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windows 98 is not starting automatically

I recently had a problem in which numerous system files were lost (not sure why... hard disk error? virus scans do not indicate a problem). Regardless, I have managed to at least get things running again by utilizing the SYS command, as well as manually rebuilding an autoexec.bat...

Tags: DOS, kevinnc64@..., Microsoft Windows, MSDOS.SYS, window, windows

Q&A 2005-01-08

Customize the Windows 98 boot process by editing the MSDOS.SYS file

Learn to edit the MSDOS.SYS file to customize the Windows 98 boot processIf you’ve ever pressed [F8] during the initial portion of the Windows 98 boot up process, you’ve seen a menu that offers several choices as to the way Windows 98 boots. However, this menu offers only a portion...

Tags: Operating systems, Brien M. Posey MCSE, MSDOS.SYS, Microsoft Windows 98, Paths section, Microsoft Windows

Technical articles 2000-03-02

Additional Resources

StartPro (exe)

StartPro formerly SmartStart allows users to add and remove programs located in the Registry, Startup folder, and win.ini file that load during start-up. Features include SmartBin, which saves deleted items for future restoration, and Boot Options, which allows the user to modify settings located in the msdos.sys file. SmartStart also...

Tags: Correction, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000, Construction, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2005-09-22

msdos virtual pc

I am using MSDOS virtual machine in windows xp.I am facing a problem of slowdelay printing under dos application.

Tags: aurosuresh@..., windows, printing problem, PC

Discussion threads 2007-02-03

Getting safe mode back in W98

We used to get to safe mode by pumping f8 when starting up. This no longer works. The computer takes no notice of the f8 pumping and loads in the usual way. Please, what can be done?There is a hidden, system, readonly file called msdos.sys at the...

Tags: Keyboards, readOnly

Q&A 2005-04-21

Can Microsoft

Can microsoft flight sim ver 5.1 operate on win. xp . With- out any fuss. Thanks, RusselltonSYSTEM REQUIREMENTSScreen resolution: 800 X 600System: Windows 98, 2000, XP or NT Processor Speed: Pentium 3 or 4 Memory: 64 MB RAMThis a MSDOS versionThis a MSDOS sim ...

Tags: MSDOS

Q&A 2005-05-03

Remove failed XP install from WinME box

I am working on a WinME box that has a failed install of WinXP on it. It boots to the OS choices prompt and defaults to WinXP setup with a short countdown. If left to boot into XP setup, it just goes to a BSOD. if WinME is selected it...

Tags: tblock@..., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows ME, OS CHOICES

Discussion threads 2007-03-20

Micro-Sys Launcher (exe)

Micro-Sys Launcher is an easy-to-use personal shortcut manager to launch all kinds of files and programs. Drag-and-drop operations are supported; this means that when Micro-Sys Launcher is in Manage Items mode, it is possible to configure shortcuts by dragging files from e.g. Windows desktop and then dropping them into Micro-Sys...

Tags: Micro-Sys Launcher, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2007-01-12

XP Slow Bootup

I'm running XP Home SP2 with 1GB RAM and dual core 1.6gHz processors.On startup, the system hangs at the Windows Splash Screen for nearly four minutes. Boot logging produced:Service Pack 2 9 9 2007 22:18:11.359Loaded driver WINDOWSsystem32ntkrnlpa.exeLoaded driver WINDOWSsystem32hal.dllLoaded driver WINDOWSsystem32KDCOM.DLLLoaded driver WINDOWSsystem32BOOTVID.dllLoaded driver ACPI.sysLoaded driver WINDOWSsystem32DRIVERSWMILIB.SYSLoaded driver...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Processors, trekki125@..., Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 2 9 9 2007 22:18:11.359 Loaded

Discussion threads 2007-09-09

Removing 98se

How can I remove the boot on 98se when xp is installed.Keeps coming up as dual boot.Edit c:boot.ini to remove the entry or use MSCONFIG to remove it.Windows 98/XP dual boot Boot to XP; go to control-panelsystem-folderadvanced tabstart-up/recovery button.Set default OS to boot = XP; also there you can edit...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Microsoft Windows XP, rlw0489@..., windows

Q&A 2005-01-28

Start up disk

I creatd a MSDOS start up disk to format my hard drve, but when I put in the format C: command it says bad command. Am I missing a step to format the hard drive to re-install the O.S.?What is the OS?What is the OS that you are trying to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, mrtapp1@..., disk

Discussion threads 2007-03-25

HiSerial.sys Serial Port Driver (EXE)

HiSerial.sys Serial Port Driver is a replacment for Microsoft's Serial.sys serial port driver. HiSerial.sys does enable high speed serial communication up to 921600 baud on both serial ports. The possibility of speeds higher than 115200 baud depends on the computers chipset. Version 1.5 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug...

Tags: Baud, Serial Port, HiSerial.sys Serial Port Driver

Software downloads 2006-07-17

Dos Boot Disk Creation - Need help plz

I am making a bootable thumbdrive.I have the drive working properly if I take a dos boot disk and copy the whole thing to the root of the thumbdrive.When I boot with it, it treats the thumbdrive as a C: drive.Therefore will everything in the root, I just needed to...

Tags: boot-disk, DOS, mrafrohead@..., programming

Discussion threads 2005-01-06

Win XP Slow Boot

I've been lately having a problem with my winXP system's boot on my Dell Inspiron 9300 laptop. It hangs on the splash screen and takes several minutes to load. Up until a few weeks ago I never had a similar problem. I have checked event viewer and there...

Tags: Notebooks, vipergxy@..., Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2007-06-15

Sys Monitor (widget)

Sys Monitor shows you all the local system information you need. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Monitor, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2007-11-07

AVFilter.sys

I was working on my computer an a blue screen came out with the following error AVFilter.systhis is the second time. What is it? is this serious? and how can i stop it from doing it again

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, aleyda1@...

Discussion threads 2007-06-17

setupdd.sys

Can someone please advise me in leymanterms on how do i re install setupdd.sys back into my computer using xp home

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, tony_george@...

Discussion threads 2007-10-07

Sys Watch (widget)

Sys Watch reads the XML from phpsysinfo and displays it. You can add as many sources you want, separated with a space. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Space, Sys Watch, XML, Software/Web Development, Web Development

Software downloads 2007-08-01

Understanding low-level memory management

Brien Posey explains how changes made at the DOS level can affect Windows 98 and explores how you can optimize your performance by managing low-level memory.In these days of high-level operating systems with graphical user interfaces, most people assume that DOS is dead. However, this is simply not true. Windows...

Tags: Operating systems, Brien Posey, Brien M. Posey MCSE, Microsoft Windows 98, CONFIG.SYS, Autoexec.bat, Microsoft Windows, IO.SYS, DOS

Technical articles 2000-03-09

restart loop.

I followed the instructions at http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-6346-5928902.html to the tee and it started saying that I was missing files, (pci.sys and nvatabus.sys). I replaced those and it will start to boot showing the white on black line

Tags: wballii@...

Discussion threads 2006-11-14